Ep. 940: Losing 200 Pounds to Hike the PCT - Part 1 - Josh “Long Story” Murphy

Ep. 940: Losing 200 Pounds to Hike the PCT - Part 1 - Josh “Long Story” Murphy

Growing up poor in rural Pennsylvania as a morbidly obese child, and later adult, left Josh with very little prospects in life, by his own account. He was convinced he was bound for an early grave and life wouldn’t amount to much.

One day a radical shift in perspective and life habits, brought on by the smallest comment from an acquaintance, led Josh to losing over 200 pounds and pursuing a life long dream of military service. Although Josh was making his way into the military, a chronic condition, due to his previous weight, kept him from advancing.

However, where one dream dies another was born.

Following his army dreams crashing and burning he took to the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail where he hooped to find purpose, discover who he truly was and what he wanted out of life.

This is his story, well, part 1 anyway, because it's kind of a long story.

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joshmurphyimaging.com/illwalktheearth


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Ep. 904: Biking 6,000 Across the US for Distracted Driving - Ben Grannis

Ep. 904: Biking 6,000 Across the US for Distracted Driving - Ben Grannis

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Ep. 903: Alpine Climbing and Using Wilderness For Healing - Revisited - Ari Schneider

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2 Feb 20231h 2min

2023 Adventure Grant Announcement!

2023 Adventure Grant Announcement!

Need some support for your 2023 adventure? We're here to help with our 2023 Adventure Grant! We are looking to award grants + gear to three applicants. Below are our application requirements:Although ...

1 Feb 20231min

Ep. 902: Kayaking The Inside Passage - Chris Whittaker

Ep. 902: Kayaking The Inside Passage - Chris Whittaker

You may recognize Chris from episode 618, talking about being a full-time adventure guide. He’s back to chat about an epic 72-day sea kayak expedition of the Inside Passage, the 1,200-mile paddle trai...

30 Jan 202357min

Ep. 901: First Woman to Circumnavigate the World on Motorcycle - Revisited - Elspeth Beard

Ep. 901: First Woman to Circumnavigate the World on Motorcycle - Revisited - Elspeth Beard

Originally aired - July 31, 2017In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile ...

26 Jan 202356min

Ep. 900: The American Perimeter Trail - Rue McKenrick

Ep. 900: The American Perimeter Trail - Rue McKenrick

Rue McKenrick is a long-distance backpacker and the Executive Director of The American Perimeter Trail Conference. He grew up with the Appalachian Trail running through his backyard in Pennsylvania. A...

23 Jan 202352min

Ep. 899: 25-Day Rafting Trip Through the Grand Canyon - Revisited - Heather Kelly

Ep. 899: 25-Day Rafting Trip Through the Grand Canyon - Revisited - Heather Kelly

Grand Canyon rafting and packrafting: Heather Kelly shares her 25-day rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon, insights into packrafting, and the benefits of a paleo diet for adventurers from Heath...

19 Jan 202357min

Ep. 898: How to Pay For Your Adventures - Mason Gravley

Ep. 898: How to Pay For Your Adventures - Mason Gravley

Adventure sports funding: Insights from Curt Linville on how adventurers pay for epic journeys – lessons from his own experiences and hundreds of podcast guests, plus his commitment to asking the fund...

16 Jan 20231h 15min

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